Mission

Our mission is to support the community through the power of independent film and live events. We accomplish this mission by creating a safe and welcoming environment where people can be true to themselves while learning about the world around them. We value direct contact with each other as we build a collective, social experience, encouraging a world rich with diversity and unique points of view.

Core values:

Independent Film: We work directly with filmmakers and include them in our events as often as possible. We seek out and welcome a diversity of film genres--from experimental to vintage classics--and actively create space for films that would not be shown in other venues.

Community Building: We focus on community events (inlcuding film, music and live performance) and involve community members in all that we do. We provide a space where friendships can grow while we work together to develop life-long skills and a sense of social responsibility.

Respect and Appreciation: We create a safe environment for people to explore and express who they are. We provide programming from diverse points of view, supporting each other in the expression of our truths, while building acceptance and understanding.

Why we are an LLC rather than a 501(c)3:

We believe that we can do more for the local community by remaining independent. By avoiding all of the red-tape associated with maintaining non-profit status, we are free to make decisions quickly and grow organically. This allows us to put more energy into supporting our mission and values, which in turn allows us to spend more time supporting our community. Clinton Street Theater is not a non-profit in terms of tax status, but every dollar we earn goes back into the theater to maintain our historic buidling, bring you unique programming, and support our local community.